SHOPPING WITH A NOTEBOOK

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 119, 13 February 1935, Page 5

SHOPPING WITH A NOTEBOOK

Felicity on Week-ends and Other Things

Betty R.)

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Felicity yawned. “I’m very weary’ she sighed. “I need a month in a convalescent home, I am afraid.”

“But you’ve just come back from a glorious holiday,” I protested. "Is that a fact?” she retorted, readily. . “Well, I’m going on another holiday in about two days’ time. I am going away for the week-end.” "This is very sudden, surely.” I put in mildly. “Not at all,” said that young lady. “I’ve made all my arrangements, as you shall hear in a minute. But before I begin on week-ends —and not only on going away for week-ends —I must ask you—”

Have You Seen the New Eugene Salon? One and all are cordially invited to see the new Eugene Salon, Willis St., with its modernistic hangings, spacious lounge, and delightful arrangement of cubicles on two floors. And listen! The Eugene Salons have now the services of Jeanette Leser, Parisian specialist in facials, manicure and chiropody, and Mildred Ormrod. who was in charge of Mark Foy’s Beauty Parlour Dept., Sydney, for 7 years. And Have You Had Lunch al the Coffee Bar? Because if you haven’t, you really must pop in for a hot or cold lunch next time you are in town. Lunch charges are as low as Cd., light lunch 4d., and afternoon and morning teas from 4d„ too! It really is ideal for everyone — neat little tables and comfortable lounge, and so handy 100—45 Courtenay Place (next Railway Booking Office). Open Sundays.

And Have You Been to the Shoe Sale? Wellington’s biggest bargains—genuine skin shoes in ail styles at 24/-; for evening, silver and gold kid at 23/6; glace kid in all styles and colours at 9/-! De Luxe Shoe Stores, Courtenay Place, Willis St., Lambton Quay, Cuba St.

Cakes for the Week-end. Buy your small goods and party cakes, from the Green Room, Lambton Quay, this week-end. Everything is deliciously home-made, and there is a splendid choice of fillings in rich butter cakes and light sponges 1

Week-end Trip l>y Train. This week-end is an opportunity for everyone to have a delightful break from the city, and to come on the big railway excursion to New Plymouth and Wanganui. The new low fares from Wellington (to New Plymouth 18/10 return; to Wanganui 11/10 return) with proportionate fares between; first-class accommodation all the way, and the arrangement for trams and buses 1o meet both trains make the trip cheap, comfortable and convenient! The train leaves Wellington 9.30 p.m. Saturday, and returns to Thorndon station 12.27 a.m. Monday. Arrange your party and reserve free of charge!

A Good Rug For the Journey. A Petone travelling rug means comfort and warmth. Especially made for their Royal Highnesses are the “Petone” Royal quartet—“ Prince,” “Duke,” “Duchess” and “Gloucester.”

bordered with hand-made flowers and silver cord. Her embroidered veil was attached to an angel skin lace cap which was worn well off the face. She carried an arm shower of deep cream roses, sweet peas and pale pink carnations. The bridesmaids were the Misses Reta Pulley (chief) and Joyce Roberts, who wore daintj' frocks of floral ninon in shades of hollyhock pink and apple green respectively. Large felt hats were worn. They carried arm showers of apricot gladioli and pink sweet peas. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. Oscar Dyer, as best man, and Mr. Philip Beales as groomsman. Messrs. Kenneth Duff and Thomas Roberts acted as ushers. The reception was held at the Masonic Hall, where Mrs. F. T. Beales received the guest. She wore a frock of black angel skin lace, which was relieved with touches of white. Her smart black hat was of bangkok straw. She carried a lavender bouquet. Later the bridal couple left by car for the north, the bride wearing a duckegg green ensemble with hat lo match.

Wellington visitors to the Chateau Tcngariro during the past week included Mr. and Mrs. Whitt, Mr. end Mrs. L. A. Hutton, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. mid Mr. and Mrs. S. Pemberton. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Smith, Mr. C. W. Shortridge, Mr. and Mrs. Pearson, Dr. and Mrs. A. Gilles.